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Local Chess Coaches

Arlington chess club provides no individual coaching, but there are a few individual chess coaches in the area. Below is a list of local chess coaches that have regularly played chess with us. Arlington Chess does not endorse or qualify any of these coaches, but we provide this list as a starting point.

Ryan Deering

Ryan Deering (14765507)

US Chess: 1987 (Aug '24), 1987 (peak)
Pawn2King.com

Former teacher and veteran Ryan Deering is a full-time chess coach. He conducts online and inperson lessons, holds chess classes, and works with school chess programs. Contact Ryan via email at CoachRyanDeering@gmail.com or visit his chess coach website.

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Troy Gillispie (15182024)

US Chess: 931 (Aug '24), 1213 (peak)

Involved in coaching chess for more than a decade, Troy works with kids and adults who are interested in improving their game or just beginning to learn. Work with the basic concepts and develop a plan to meet goals. If you are a rated tournament player, Troy usually work with you until you reach the 900 level. Contact Troy via email at troy@arlingtonchess.com.

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Fred Pennington (10390885)

US Chess: 1879 (Aug '24), 2000+ (peak)

Former Texas State Amateur Champion, Fred Pennington meets with players regularly at our Monday night chess meetup. Fred has worked with adults and kids. A US Chess Expert, Fred brings a lifetime of 'expert' chess to all he meets. Meet Fred at J. Gilligan's on Monday nights.

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NM Richard Perry (10373689)

US Chess: 2002 (Aug '24), 2200+ (peak)

National Master and 4-time Nebraska State Champion Richard Perry has been coaching kids and adults for seven years. He has a peak US Chess correspondence ratingsof 2372 and holds a Correspondence Chess Master title from the International Correspondence Chess Association. Rich has the experience, chess knowledge and skills to teach a student to reach a master-level rating at chess. His lessons are custom tailored to the specific needs of the student. Contact Richard via email at rp59eldorado@gmail.com.

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NM Mike Richards (10391300)

US Chess: 2100 (Aug '24), 2300+ (peak)

National Master Michael Richards has been active in the DFW chess scene for nearly 40 years. Recently he has worked with some local chess players, including one who won the Texas Amateur Championship as a teenager in 2018. You may contact Mike via email at bdrorlmr@aol.com

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CM Tim Steiner (12520946)

US Chess: 1924 (Aug '24), 2146 (peak)
KnightClub64.com

Tim Steiner has actively run chess-coaching businesses since 2001. He conducts individual and group lessons, online coaching, exhibitions and tournament directing. You may contact Tim via email at tim@knightclub64.com or visit his chess coach website.

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